• Reference Number : refs/056018
• Directorate : ANAESTHESIA
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 1 041 402 – R 1 121 241 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R 1 188 255– R 1 297 089 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr N.M Jwara Tel No: (011) 812 5163

Requirements :

• Requirements: Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Diploma in Anaesthesia DA(SA) will be an added advantage. HPCSA registration as an independent Medical Practitioner. Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2026/2027). Proof of Current registration and registration certificate with HPCSA (2026/2027). Current training in PALS, ACLS and POCUS will serve as an added advantage. The applicant must be competent in Pediatric Anaesthesia, Neurosurgical Anaesthesia, Thoracic Anaesthesiaand care of the critically ill patient. The Applicant must be able to participate in commuted overtime. Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory Option D)

Duties :

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based anaesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessments, identify perioperative risks, optimise patients before surgery and formulate appropriate anaesthetic plans in consultation with senior clinicians. Administer general, regional and local anaesthesia, provide procedural sedation and ensure continuous intraoperative monitoring in accordance with approved clinical protocols and professional standards. Participate in the management of difficult airways, perioperative emergencies, resuscitation, trauma cases and critically ill patients, including after-hours and on-call services. Provide postoperative care, pain management and appropriate handover to recovery room, ward, high-care or intensive care teams. Maintain accurate, complete and confidential clinical records, anaesthetic charts, consent documentation and medico-legal reports. Participate in clinical governance activities, including morbidity and mortality meetings, audits, quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention and control, patient safety programmes and adverse event reporting. Ensure the safe use, checking and availability of anaesthetic equipment, medicines, controlled substances and consumables, and promptly report equipment faults or stock shortages. Comply with hospital policies, HPCSA requirements, the National Core Standards, occupational health and safety requirements and relevant legislation. Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of junior staff, continuous professional development, research and multidisciplinary teamwork to improve perioperative outcomes and service delivery.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application form for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended, together with the location/area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims. Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 13-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.